The "Other" Leagues: The LFL

Who says women can't play football? We continue our series on other football leagues by looking at the LFL, or Lingerie Football League.

Much like the XFL was, the LFL is designed to display not only sport but also an entertainment aspect of football. Founded in 2003, the league consists of 10 teams made up solely of women. The teams play 7-on-7 indoor football in a style similar to the Arena Football League. Uniforms consist of little more than protective bras, shoulder pads, panties, and headgear. Although players don't object to being scantily clad, being too covered up can result in a fine. The actual sport being played shares many aspects with arena football, but has no field goals. Also, every four downs, teams must include 2 rushing and 2 passing plays.

What started out as a simple concept called the "Lingerie Bowl" on Super Bowl Sunday turned into a full-fledged league for football. Despite the league's relative youth, it has continued to thrive, using a platform that includes half gridiron action, half soft sex.

Thank You For Your Patience

To all our loyal viewers out there, the NFL labor negotiations have taken a turn for the worst. I'm sure by now you've all heard the stories of the lockout situation and how the 2011 season is currently up in the air. While that may be the case, we at UTTQ will continue to bring you stories from the gridiron. Right now we've had to take a hiatus to, like most of you, figure out exactly what the heck is going on behind closed doors. Frankly, there's a lot of information out there right now, and it's hard to know who to believe. We will continue to monitor the progress of things as time goes on. Only time will tell what can and will happen.

Update: NFL Extends Deadline

As you all have probably heard, the NFL and player's union have agreed to extend the negotiation deadline to March 11 at 5 P.M. EST. Although this does add a week more of negotiations, multiple sources indicate that the sides are not as close to a deal as they may seem. Nevertheless, with the league year already officially over, both sides and fans wait nervously to see what this week will bring. More to come....

On the Brink: NFL Season in Jeopardy

By now, I'm sure you've heard about the dilemma currently facing the NFL. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on March 4, and the NFL stands on the brink of possibly facing a potential lockout for next season. Ultimately, this can result in massive financial losses, teams being unprepared for future seasons, players left with nothing to do during training camp and the regular season, and fans left watching something like soccer. It's a horrific situation, but as things currently stand, it's awfully close to becoming a striking reality. As owners, league, and union representatives try to negotiate a final deal in the next 24 or so hours, many in the industry begin to prepare for the worst. From a fan's standpoint, things do not look good. The NFL has offered amazing annual entertainment for the past 4 decades, and has continually risen as one of America's most popular sports. Losing something so dear to all the football fans everywhere, even for a season, will be troubling. Once college football is over, a barren wasteland exists, with fans being held over by basketball, hockey, and soccer. Negotiations must be made, and certain people must be held accountable for making sacrifices for the greater good. In the worst case scenario, the fledging UFL may have a chance to survive, if they manage wisely (but alas, that doesn't look likely). The AFL could possibly move their season over to fall if things change too. But either way, there's no substitute for the NFL if a lockout does occur. More on this after March 4....